Renaissance High School vs. Cass Technical High School
Should I attend Renaissance High School or Cass Technical High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Renaissance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Cass Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,093 students in grades 9-12, Renaissance High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Serving 2,405 students in grades 9-12, Cass Technical High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,093 students
2,405 students
% Male | % Female
34% | 66%
35% | 65%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
101 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1215 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1136 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
62%
Graduation Rate
95%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
279
587
Grade 10 Students
255
637
Grade 11 Students
287
606
Grade 12 Students
272
575
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
9%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
12%
% Black
99%
76%
% White
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
